This week Revd. Irene writes:
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation, the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.”
What a great privilege it was to baptise Edith yesterday on Friday afternoon. In Christ it is never too late for new beginnings. Edith who resides at Raleigh Court Residential Home has for years wanted to be baptised. On Friday, her prayer came true and how moving the service was. Edith was supported by her husband and several of the carers from Raleigh Court. Tears of joy flowed (not only from Edith), as I asked the usual baptismal questions: “Do you turn away from your sin? Do you reject all evil? Do you turn to Christ as Saviour, and do you trust in Him as Lord?”
Some may ask if baptism is only for the young. Scripture, however, tells us otherwise. Paul writes as it says above, that if anyone is in Christ they are a new creation and that promise is for all.
Please hold Edith in your prayers, that yesterday was a real new beginning for her. I will be visiting Edith over the coming weeks and months when I am sure we will share wonderful conversation of her lift and why baptism was so important to her.
So, don’t forget you are never too old. When we wander off, Christ comes to find us and welcomes us home.
Dear Rev. Irene,
It’s long overdue but still no matter, the reason I am sending this to you is simply to thank all those people who are involved in “LIFELINE” which is sent to me each week, it is really like a friend calling in each week, I am most grateful.
I am a widow, my wife died several years ago and it’s a comfort to read and keep up with Hull Minster.
It all started with Covid, when I found out you had a shared internet service, that was such a joy, alas no more.
As I said my main reason is just to say a big “thank you” to all concerned and keep up the good work.
God bless you all, Yours sincerely, Michael.
Dear Irene and all at Hull Minster,
On behalf of the Adelaide school community, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of £1,500.
Thanks to your support, we have been able to provide over 50 families with essential school uniform and shoes for the new academic year. This has made an enormous difference to our families who are facing significant financial hardship. For many of them, purchasing new uniform and shoes would simply not have been possible without your help.
Your donation has ensured that these children will begin the school year feeling smart, confident, and ready to learn—just like their peers. They will walk into school in September feeling proud, equipped, and on equal footing with their classmates, rather than self-conscious in worn-out or outgrown clothing.
We are also incredibly grateful for your additional donation of £500 towards a school trip, which this year supported our Year 4 visit to York. For many of our children, this was a rare opportunity to experience a day out beyond their local community, enriching their learning and creating long lasting memories. Experiences like this open up the world for our pupils at Adelaide and help broaden their horizons in ways that classroom learning alone cannot.
This funding came at a critical time and has been so supportive for those who received it. Thank you for choosing to support our school in such a meaningful way. Your compassion and commitment to our wider community is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact on our pupils and their families.
Speak to you soon. With heartfelt thanks,
Suzanne and everyone at Adelaide.
Suzanne Adkinson
Deputy Headteacher
EASY FUNDRAISING
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ITEMS FOR LIFELINE!!
If you have something written or photographs that you think should be in Lifeline, please send them to Val: valfotherby@gmail.com preferably by Friday. Pictures in jpg format please
COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow;
though our faith if small as mustard seed, make it grow to your glory
and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN
READINGS FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
PRAYERS FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
· · Father God, we pray for all those suffering with injuries, loss of loved ones and the terrible starvation in Gaza. We pray that the nations of the world will bring pressure for this situation to change.
· We continue to pray for the many people who are suffering in Ukraine and for a speedy settlement to this war. We pray that people will be generous in their giving of essential clothing.
· We pray for peace in the whole of the Middle East, especially Syria where news of Christian churches being bombed or being set on fire are happening where there is hatred, let there be love.
· We pray too for all those throughout the world who do not have enough to eat, or live in fear of their lives, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance to help alleviate suffering.
· We pray for all who have loved ones who are sick or who have died. May they experience your love and peace.
DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS
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DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS